Field Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of equipment for the energy industry is seeking a Field Service Technician in Aberdeen City, Scotland. This role involves assembling, maintaining, and servicing Wireline and Flowline equipment, interpreting engineering drawings, and providing remote technical support. Ideal candidates have a time-served apprenticeship or HNC in a relevant subject and experience with pressure testing. Opportunities for travel and professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for international and domestic travel

Collaborative team environment

Professional growth and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing Wireline and Flowline equipment.
• Proven ability to carry out pressure testing up to 22.5k PSI.
• Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, service, rework, and pressure test equipment.
• Maintain and adhere to health, safety, and quality standards.
• Provide remote support to customers via video calls.

Skills

Wireline Winches & Masts maintenance

Pressure Control Equipment servicing

Engineering drawings interpretation

Computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or HNC in a relevant subject

Higher education in a relevant subject

Tools

Pressure testing equipment

Job description

About the Role

As a Field Service Technician, you will play a key role in assembling, maintaining, and servicing NOV Wireline and Flowline equipment both in the field and in local workshops. This includes reading and interpreting engineering drawings, disassembling, reworking, rebuilding, and pressure testing equipment. You will also provide remote technical support via video calls when required. Working as part of a dedicated aftermarket team, you will contribute to delivering high-quality service, on-time project completion, and continuous process improvements.

About the Company

NOV ( Oilwell Varco) is a world-leading provider of equipment and technology to the global energy industry. With a legacy of innovation and engineering excellence, NOV supports customers by delivering products and services that enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability across drilling, completion, and production operations.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for international and domestic travel to customer and NOV bases.
• A collaborative team environment focused on quality and on-time delivery.
• The chance to work with innovative equipment and contribute to process improvements.
• Professional growth and career development within a global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Essential Responsibilities
• Disassemble, service, rework, rebuild, and pressure test Wireline and Flowline equipment.
• Interpret and follow engineering drawings, diagrams, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Identify and document product defects, ensuring compliance with quality procedures.
• Carry out inspections, functional tests, and rework according to engineering changes.
• Maintain a safe and organised workspace, adhering to 5S principles.
• Support NCR/CAPA reporting and contribute to root cause investigations.
• Participate in toolbox talks, daily briefs, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to company health, safety, and quality standards without exception.

Desired Responsibilities

• Provide remote customer support via video calls.
• Assist in process improvements and implementation of new techniques.
• Contribute to maintaining KPIs across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Engagement.
• Suggest and implement improvement ideas across production and service operations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Essential Qualifications
• Time-served apprenticeship or HNC in a relevant subject.
• Previous experience maintaining/servicing Wireline Winches & Masts, Pressure Control Equipment, and Control Modules.
• Proven ability to carry out pressure testing up to 22.5k PSI.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook).

Desired Qualifications

• Higher education in a relevant subject.
• Working knowledge of assembly and manufacturing environments, including component preparation.
• Experience with NDT (Non-Destructive Testing).

Why Join Us?

Join our Global Family: We offer an inspiring place to work with great opportunities to develop your skills and the opportunity to work with the brightest minds in the oil and gas industry. You will become part of a professional culture where we work together in teams with other dedicated professionals to achieve common goals.

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.

ABOUT US
Every day, the oil and gas industry\'s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.

Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers\' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.